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The Way of Escape in the Heat of Battle (Page 176)

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The Way of Escape in the Heat of Battle

1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 – No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” Temptation. It is real and for the warring Christian, we know the intensity…

The Normal Christian Life: Walking in Love

EPHESIANS 5:1-2 – Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Unless one is a newborn or suffers a physical handicap, walking is normal for a human being. It is natural, expected, and is necessary to accomplish many functions and responsibilities…

The Friend of All Friends

MATTHEW 11:19 – The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.” Let’s take a moment to ponder and rejoice over some of the titles and roles the Lord Jesus is to us. He is our Good Shepherd…

The One Necessity in Building Healthy Relationships

2 PETER 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. PHILIPPIANS 3:10 That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.” Relationships. That is why God created us;…

Assessing Our Prayer Lives

EPHESIANS 1:15-21 – For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the…